Talk:Blohm & Voss BV 40

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Huh?[edit]

"Its key features were a very narrow (and thus hard to hit) cross section as result of being a glider..." Why does the fact that its a glider make a difference to the cross-section? Can somebody with a better understanding of aerodynamics clarify this part, please? WikiReaderer 20:08, 24 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The cross section was narrow because there was no engine. Compare the cross section of the Bv 40 with that of the Bf 109 or Fw 190. 2603:800C:3944:BC00:1D87:FB75:E69E:9E61 (talk) 03:26, 14 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

GA Review[edit]

This review is transcluded from Talk:Blohm & Voss BV 40/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Nominator: Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs) 11:28, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Simongraham (talk · contribs) 14:40, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Another interesting article from Sturmvogel 66 covering one of the unusual aircraft projects that seemed to proliferate at the end of the Second World War. I will start a review shortly. simongraham (talk) 14:40, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Comments[edit]

  • Overall, the standard is high, meeting the Manual of Style guidelines for lead, layout and word choice..
  • It is of sufficient length, with 1,660 words of readable prose.
  • The lead is short, but reasonable given the length of the article, at 149 words.
  • 77.7% of authorship is by Sturmvogel 66, with contributions from 35 other editors.
  • It is currently assessed as a C class article.
  • I have made some minor grammar fixes. Please check them and adjust if necessary.
  • I have also used the German for the name of the DLR.
  • In the lead, "6" is used rather than "six". I feel that it flows better that way given the subsequent "21", but highlight it in case you wish to make the change.
  • The image is public domain and tagged appropriately.
  • There are many volumes of Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe. Is it Volume 7 that is referred to here? There is mention of the aircraft in Volume 1 as well.
  • Spot checks confirm Mrazek 2011 and Nowarra 1993. Suggest adding a translated title to the latter.

@Sturmvogel 66: Excellent work as usual. Please do take a look at my comments and ping me when you would like me to take another look. simongraham (talk) 14:46, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]